Wenger’s offside rule, time limits on subs and more VAR: The rule changes IFAB is discussing

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates Newcastle United’s 2-1 win against Manchester United in November as referee Sam Barrott blows the final whistle
“Ten or so miles outside of Cardiff is the Hensol Estate, home to the Football Association of Wales’ headquarters, two championship golf courses and a 17th-century castle. It is also where football’s rulemakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), will meet on Saturday to decide on its annual amendments to the game’s 17 laws.  IFAB’s annual general meeting remains the one point in the year when changes can be formally voted through, acting upon trials and the recommendations of its technical committees. This weekend’s meeting will be the 140th of its kind, and its significance is underlined by those attending. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is among the influential figures headed for south Wales, along with Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development. Changes are coming before this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and The Athletic looks at how they might affect the game. …”
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